The Will to Teach Black Males
We’ve got to teach them to be men, what manhood is all about. How did we go from Medgar Evers, Frederick Douglass, and Langston Hughes to Lil’ Wayne, Drake, and… Read more The Will to Teach Black Males →
A Narrative Vision for Schooling in the 21st Century
A narrative vision for schooling in the 21st Century, according to the 2012 Republican Party of Texas Platform: Every morning, little Timmy and his 4th grade classmates pledge to the… Read more A Narrative Vision for Schooling in the 21st Century →
Revising the School Calendar
Should schools still operate on a traditional seven hours to the day, with rigid class periods, highly regulated time, and a 180-day calendar? I’ve been blogging as a part of… Read more Revising the School Calendar →
The Digital Age and Memory
I remember plenty of seven digit numbers from my youth–the Gabrielli’s home phone, the Young’s, and the Bardo’s among them. I probably had about 20 numbers cataloged in my 12-year-old… Read more The Digital Age and Memory →
Summer Media Workshop: A Huge Win!
“There’s an audio blip, and it’s obvious!” Steve Kertis of Kertis Creative told Haley yesterday, just minutes before final presentations. of her audio slideshow. “Fix it.” Fern Creek High School… Read more Summer Media Workshop: A Huge Win! →
Author’s Response–Why Twitter and Facebook Are Not Good Instructional Tools
My recent essay in Education Week Teacher titled “Why Twitter and Facebook Are Not Good Instructional Tools” has generated a ton of discussion and debate. In the article, I argue… Read more Author’s Response–Why Twitter and Facebook Are Not Good Instructional Tools →
Multitasking is Overrated
But I’ll finish my work! I have a good grade in here–what does it matter? Come on Mr. B, it ain’t bothering anyone! Students–and many adults–believe they can efficiently work… Read more Multitasking is Overrated →
The Myth of Progress–What Can Nature Teach Us?
If you plant too much in a small space, competition for soil, water, and sunlight will result in diminished garden productivity. Something will lose out on the aforementioned energy resources.… Read more The Myth of Progress–What Can Nature Teach Us? →
Saving Souls in Bunches
My colleague Joe Franzen recently recalled a meeting, during which he learned of a supposed Emerson quote: “You don’t save souls in bunches.” I googled the quote, and I found a… Read more Saving Souls in Bunches →
Paul Barnwell 